Home garden K. in Wolfsburg

Redesign of an existing garden with water as the defining element.

The defining materials of the design are limestone flooring, hand-picked river pebbles, precious wood, water and white walls.

Reuse of valuable plants and perennials.

Plant selection includes: trumpet tree, Japanese fan maple, yew cubes, bamboo, rock pear, hydrangea, elfin flower, anemone, lily and various grasses

A garden area of approx. 560m² was redesigned on a flat-roofed bungalow from the 1970s. The bungalow is part of a "carpet house estate". The gardens are given their spatial character by dividing walls, height differences and projecting parts of the building. From the outside, the gardens are completely secluded and protected from view. This is an ideal prerequisite for a strong connection between interior and exterior space:

The sheltered garden becomes an outdoor living space.



Back in 2007, the kitchen courtyard was redesigned as a breakfast area between herbs and water. Under the kitchen window, the spice plants now exude their aromatic scent in the morning sun. A watering fountain is the focal point of the design and serves to irrigate the beds.

In 2008, the entrance courtyard in the south-east, the main garden in the south and west and the sunken relaxation terrace in the north-west were redesigned.



The aim of the redesign was to create a generous connection between the previously separate garden sections to the south and west. This was made possible by reinterpreting the design and selectively removing the mature and in some cases outdated plants.

Living by the water has always been a desire of garden owners. That is why various places to spend time by the water were created. A corner water basin right next to the house now connects the main terrace to the west with the new sun deck to the south of the building.



The focal point of the garden is a square block of natural stone made from the same fine material used for the paths and main terrace. This seating block, which appears to hover half above the water surface and half above the lawn, mediates between the two parts of the pool and garden.




The sunken relaxation terrace in front of the bedroom and study is an intimate, self-contained space that allows for relaxation thanks to the minimalist design elements of the wooden deck and extensive book planting.



The design idea follows the straight lines of the house. However, the magnificent flowers, the lush growth in varied green and the striking autumn colors break the architectural austerity over the course of the year.



The use of fine materials, high-quality plants and careful design make this garden a harmonious experience.



The high glass fronts of the house make the garden feel like an extension of the living space. Inside and outside combine to create an atmospheric whole.



The sound of rippling water from the fountain, the planting and the framing walls convey a feeling of security and create a pleasant atmosphere for spending time with family and friends.